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Unit 1 Cultural relics.阅读理解A(2017辽宁沈阳模拟)Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit by Christmas decorations. There are a lot of things I love about the city.Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics (遗迹) from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt animals ing from another country. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you cant quite believe how old they are.I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance at university and was very excited to see them in real life. I walked around the museum in the Vatican and saw plenty of famous sculptures (雕塑). The best part of the visit was, without doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldnt tear my eyes away from it.In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isnt of very good quality. I made an effort to find reliable restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also love eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.Rome has not only lots of luxury boutiques (精品店) but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.1.The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “”.A.athletes B.butchersC.invaders D.fighters2.The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because .A.they represent Romes religionB.they are relics from Romes distant pastC.you cant help wondering how old they areD.they include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum3.What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?A.The great museums in Italy.B.The sculptures in Rome.C.Art-related activities during the visit.D.The achievements of the Renaissance in Italy.4.When visiting Rome, you should be careful in choosing .A.the attractionsB.the foodC.the hotelsD.the luxury boutiquesB(2017江西八校联考)Before traveling around the world, spend some time and find out what tourist destinations you are interested in. The following are some of the thrilling spots that most guides will mention.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. But the brave are ready to overe their fear.Arctic Cliff FaceA cliff does not make the most fortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining in popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor activity addicts.Aucklands Sky TowerAucklands Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Most of those reading this article may prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.North Yungas RoadThe Road of Death is the right name given to the road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all the accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained but the traffic here is heavier than anywhere elses. Nevertheless, it seems as if tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.5. What is Victoria Falls famous for?A.Its narrow and badly maintained road.B.Its dangerous but attractive spots to take pictures of.C.Its scary structure.D.Its thrilling camping.6.North Yungas Road is called the“Road of Death” because .A.each year many people lose their lives thereB.there is no necessary protection equipmentC.it is built on the edge of the rockD.its traffic is the heaviest7.If you like bungee jumping, you can go to .A.Victoria Falls B.Arctic Cliff FaceC.Aucklands Sky TowerD.North Yungas Road8.What do the four places have in mon?A.They are popular with climbers.B.They all have beautiful scenery.C.They are a bit life-threatening.D.They have been visited by celebrities.完形填空(2017贵州黔东南州模拟)I was in the sixth grade and had just moved to California from Alaska when I met Ms. Linda Jones. Most of my teachers seemed to 1 me; I was an unnecessary student. Ms. Jones, however, took a 2 interest in me. “You can write,” she said,explaining that she wanted to move me into the honors class.A decade later, when my first novel was 3, I went back to Ms. Jones classroom, handing her a copy and siad,“I 4 this Book for you.” Ms. Jones began to cry 5. Shed been considering early 6.This was7 she felt she wasnt having very big effects 8 her students. I didnt know how to make Ms. Jones understand what shed done for me: 9 her, I fell in love with Shakespeare. I learned how to pose an essay. It was her 10 in me that gave me the confidence to bee a writer. I 11 her.Fifteen years later, when I heard that she was 12 ready to retire, I attended her 13 party. All Ms. Jones needed to do was say a few words thanking her colleagues for ing. 14, she stood up and made an exciting 15 that began like this:“For those of you plaining that 16 have changed and its harder to teach these days, youre getting 17 and lazy. These kids havent changed. You have! Do not 18 these kids!”When she finished her talk, everyone 19 their hands!I went up to Ms. Jones and thanked her for changing my life many years ago. I 20 that night that I was still,and would forever be her student.1.A.ignore B.discover C.admire D.hate2.A.typical B.practical C.special D.plicated3.A.sold B.finished C.tested D.published4.A.bought B.did C.wrote D.drew5.A.madly B.sadly C.shyly D.happily6.A.choice B.retirement C.behavior D.change7.A.though B.if C.unless D.because8.A.on B.for C.about D.off9.A.Regardless of B.According to C.Thanks to D.In terms of10.A.belief B.idea C.motto D.talent11.A.believed B.owed C.helped D.congratulated12.A.gradually B.frequently C.constantly D.finally13.A.shopping B.clothes C.farewell D.sports14.A.Still B.However C.Moreover D.Therefore15.A.notice B.appointment C.decision D.speech16.A.teachers B.kids C.writers D.schools17.A.old B.proud C.smart D.pretty18.A.let down B.play jokes on C.give up on D.put pressure on19.A.clapped B.waved C.raised D.shook20.A.heard B.saw C.proved D.realized答案精解精析.阅读理解A语篇解读本文为记叙文。作者讲述了自己游玩意大利首都罗马的经历和感受。1.D词义猜测题。根据画线词之后的“used to fight each other until death and hunt animals ing from another country”可知,该词义为“角斗士”。故选D。2.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“full of wonderful relics (遗迹) from its distant past”和“The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating”可知选B。3.C主旨大意题。本段主要介绍的是作者此次游玩罗马的过程中涉及艺术参观活动。故选C。4.B推理判断题。根据第四段前两句中的“In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isnt of very good quality. I made an effort to find reliable restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region.”可知,作者暗示选择食物时要特别小心。故选B。B语篇解读本文主要介绍了四个惊险刺激的旅游景点。5.B细节理解题。由第二段中“been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of”及“spots that tourists love”和“are very dangerous”可知,B项正确。6.A细节理解题。由最后一段第一、二两句可知,这条路得此名字是由于每年都有几百人在这里死亡。故A项正确。7.C细节理解题。由第四段第一句可知C项正确。8.C推理判断题。第一个景点提到“Some of them are very dangerous”,第二个景点提到“Camping on the ground is far safer”,由此可知,比起地面,此处是有危险的,第三个景点提到“scary structure”,第四个景点提到“Hundreds of people die here every year.”,由此可知这四个景点的共同点是“都具有一些危险性”。.完形填空语篇解读本文为记叙文,讲述了作者从阿拉斯加州搬家到加利福尼亚州后,在老师Linda Jones的鼓励下成为一名作家的故事。1.A根据下文可知,“我”的大部分老师都忽视了“我”,故选A。A:忽视,不理睬;B:发现;C:钦佩,羡慕;D:憎恨,讨厌。2.C根据下文可知, Ms. Jones对“我”有着特殊的兴趣。A:典型的;B:实践的,实际的,实用的;C:特殊的;D:复杂的。3.D根据下文可知这里指“我”的第一部小说出版。A:卖,销售;B:完成;C:测试,测验;D:出版。4.C根据下文可知这本书是“我”为Linda Jones写的。A:买;B:做;C:写;D:画。5.B根据下文可知Ms. Jones一直在考虑提前退休,因为她感觉自己对学生没有太大的影响,由此可推知此时她哭得很伤心。故选B。6.Bearly retirement提前退休。7.D她想早点退休的原因是她感觉自己对学生没有太大的影响,故选D。8.A此处考查固定搭配。名词effect常与介词on连用,表示“对的影响”。9.C根据下文可知,由于Ms. Jones的影响,“我”喜欢上了莎士比亚。故选C,意为“多亏,由于”。10.A根据下文gave me the confidence可知是Ms. Jones对“我”的信任给了“我”自信心。11.B“我”对Ms. Jones心存感激,故选B。owe感激。12.D此处与上文Shed been considering early retirement 形成呼应。A:逐渐地;B:频繁地;C:连续不断地;D:最后。13.C既然是退休,当然要开欢送会,故选C。14.B空格前后的内容构成转折关系,故选B。A:仍然;B:然而;C:此外,而且;D:因此。15.D她站起来做了一个激动人心的演讲。A:通知;B:预约;C:决定;D:演讲,演说。16.B根据下文“Do not.these kids!”可知选B。17.A根据下文“These kids havent changed. You have!”可知Ms. Jones认为是老师们变老了、变懒了。18.C根据上文可知Ms. Jones强调不要放弃孩子。A:使失望;B:开某人的玩笑;C:放弃;D:给施加压力。19.A 当她的讲话结束时,所有的人都为她鼓掌。A:拍(手); B:挥手; C:提高; D:摇动。20.D那天晚上“我”意识到“我”仍然是,而且永远都是她的学生。A:听到,听说;B:看到;C:证明;D:意识到。
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